Mattel has launched its first-ever Barbie doll with Down’s syndrome.The toy brand created the doll in the hopes of making children feel more included and represented.Model Ellie Goldstein teamed up with Mattel for the launch.She said, “I am so thrilled there are now Barbie dolls with Down’s syndrome."https://www.joe.co.uk/news/mattel-launches-first-ever-barbie-doll-with-downs-syndrome-393515
Guide Dogs has announced a long-term partnership with Virgin Atlantic which aims to create a more inclusive air travel experience for those with sight loss.The charity will offer Virgin Atlantic’s cabin crew bespoke training on how to support those flying with a vision impairment (VI).Guide Dogs will provide each cabin crew member with online resources incorporated into their wider training programme, to help improve accessibility for those travelling with sight loss.https://www.livingwithdisability.org/post/virgin-atlantic-and-guide-dogs-launch-partnership-to-improve-travel-for-people-with-sight-loss
In the spring of 2019, Democratic Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota was busy putting the finishing touches on a bill that sought to expand mental health care access for kids in schools.But in May 2019, on the floor of the US Senate, Smith, delivered a speech about mental health and admitted, “The other reason I want to focus on mental health care while I’m here is that I’m one of them.”https://edition.cnn.com/2023/03/16/politics/mental-health-members-of-congress/index.html
